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Check out the Missouri Unit of Study for all coloring pages, information, interactive puzzles, word jumbles, word searches, worksheets, and thematic book reviews. We even included a state quarter observation sheet!

Flag Meaning: A blue band with 24 stars surrounds the state seal that sits on three stripes - one red, one white and one blue. The same 24 stars are repeated inside the seal. The stars represent Missouri as the 24th state to join the Union. Numerous symbols are used within the state seal that represent both the state and the nation: shields of both lie side by side in the center of the seal. The two grizzlies represent support for both state and nation. The words around the shield state necessity for the Union. A helmet symbolizes enterprise and hardihood. White represents purity, blue for vigilance, and red for hardiness and valor. The date Missouri's constitution was adopted is shown in Roman numerals. The state motto is above that date. The flag was adopted in 1913.

Number of U.S. Representatives: 9

State Motto: Salus populi suprema lex esto(The welfare of the people shall be the supreme law)

State Flower: Hawthorn

State Bird: Bluebird

State Song: "Missouri Waltz"

State Tree: flowering dogwood

State Mammal: mule

State Fish: channel catfish

State Amphibian: North American Bullfrog

10 Largest Cities (in order of size): Kansas City, St. Louis, Springfield, Independence, Columbia, Lee's Summit, St. Joseph, O'Fallon, St. Charles, St. Peter's